Nov1Sun
International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
International Museum of Art & Science · 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX 78504
- When
- Sunday, Nov 1
- Time
- Fri–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm
- Price
- $5 ages 3–12, $9 adults, free 0–2
- Ages
- All ages
November 2026McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley · The City of Palms
November in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley with little kids.
6 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.
1 listing
Sunday, Nov 1
1 listing
Nov 9 to Nov 15
Nov13Fri
Santa at La Plaza
La Plaza · 2200 S 10th, McAllen, TX 78503
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
- Price
- Photo packages priced at the booking site
1 listing
Nov 16 to Nov 22
Nov20Fri
Christmas Light Display at Weslaco City Hall
Weslaco City Hall · 275 S. Kansas, Weslaco, TX 78596
- When
- Friday, Nov 20
- Price
- Not listed on the chamber page
2 listings
Nov 23 to Nov 29
Nov26Thu
Footworks Thankful 5K family fun run
Arroyo Park · 1101 E. New Hampshire St., Harlingen, TX 78550
- When
- Thursday, Nov 26
- Time
- 5K starts at 7 a.m.
- Price
- $30 plus fees
Nov28Sat
Texas Turkey Run 1-Mile Fun Walk
Mission Hike & Bike Trails · 1386 S. Conway Ave., Mission, TX
- When
- Saturday, Nov 28
- Time
- 1-mile walk 7:40 a.m.; 5K and 10K 7:30 a.m.
- Price
- 5K $30; 10K $35; fun walk price on the sign-up page
1 listing
Open for weeks at a time
Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.
Nov28to 30
South Pole Illuminated Festival
McAllen Convention Center and Oval Park · 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX
- When
- Nov 28 to Dec 28
- Time
- Wed, Thu and Sun 5:30–9:30 p.m.; Fri and Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m.
- Price
- Not listed on the festival page
Guides
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December: things to do in McAllenEvery dated listing for the month, by week
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Thanksgiving weekend in McAllenParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Christmas parades in McAllenParades and tree lightings with dates and start times
This week in McAllenDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
November in McAllen: the FAQ
6 dated listings so far, including International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) (Nov 1), Santa at La Plaza (Nov 13), Christmas Light Display at Weslaco City Hall (Nov 20) and Footworks Thankful 5K family fun run (Nov 26). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.
The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.
3 start this November: Santa at La Plaza (Nov 13), Christmas Light Display at Weslaco City Hall (Nov 20) and South Pole Illuminated Festival (Nov 28 to Dec 28).
Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.
The checked list, every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in McAllen that weekend.
